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Debunking the top 10 misconceptions about the Philharmonic So, you ve just gotten a call from a friend, inviting you to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic s next concert. Immediately, your mind races. Will I have to wear an evening gown?

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Isn t the Philharmonic for senior citizens? ..

. I don t know anything about classical music! The answers are no, no, and it doesn t matter.

People often shudder when they hear the words classical music or symphony orchestra and often, it s simply because they re intimidated. They don t know what to wear, they think they will hate the music, they think it s a pastime for the wealthy. There are a lot of misconceptions out there, so we decided to explore them and find the facts behind each one.

1. MYTH: People wear evening gowns and tuxedos to a performance. FACT: There are a lot of people who think that, said Nancy Farkas, the Philharmonic s executive director.

We tell people to wear what they want and dress comfortably. We see blue jeans and we see suits and everything in between. Stephen Parulski, the orchestra s marketing and public relations director, said business casual or church casual, is a good guide.

I love to see people who are dressed in a suit and tie, and then I love to see people who are in jeans and a sweater, and all those people mingling together, because what it tells me is that people are there for the music, and that s the most important thing, he said. 2. MYTH: The orchestra is composed of amateur musicians from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

FACT: The 64 contracted members of the Philharmonic are all accomplished professionals. Most are from outside the area primarily New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia although a few live here. They make their living playing for a number of symphonies, Mrs.

Farkas said. 3. MYTH: It s expensive to attend a concert.

FACT: You can go to a Philharmonic concert for about the same amount of money it would take to grab a burger and see a movie. Single tickets start at $18 and range up to $55. Student tickets are $10.

There is also the class pass for $25, a college student can purchase the pass and attend any three concerts during the Philharmonic s season, Mr. Parulski said. FACT: Besides classical concerts, the Philharmonic also offers pops and children s concerts.

The 2006-2007 season, for instance, has included a mix of compositions by classical giants like Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Handel and Mozart, as well as opera selections, Broadway tunes, movie themes and swing. FACT: The organization makes a great effort to reach out to children and families. Each season, the Philharmonic offers four Young People s Concerts, which are geared toward kids in third through sixth grades.

Participating schools receive study booklets and compact discs with age-appropriate background information on the music and composers. There are also Crescendo Family Concerts, live performances designed especially for families. In October for instance, there will be a performance of the Sergei Prokofiev s classic children s symphony, Peter and the Wolf.

And in December, the musicians will perform a holiday concert, The Polar Express. The organization created a package offer for the two events. For $75.

40, a family can get two adult and two children s tickets to each show. Kids can also check out the Kids Corner of the Philharmonic s revamped Web site (www.nepaphil.

org), and learn about all the different instruments used in an orchestra. My son is 4, and he comes to some of the classical concerts, music director Lawrence Loh said. But he started off going to the family concerts.

6. MYTH: The musicians get together all the time to rehearse. FACT: Because most of the orchestra members don t live here, they gather much less than you might think.

For each classical concert, there are just three rehearsals, Mr. Parulski said. And for each pops concert, there is just one rehearsal.

FACT: It s a nonprofit organization that targets all segments of the population, including offering free tickets to underprivileged kids, Mr. Parulski noted. Forty-three percent of its revenue comes from private donations, 42 percent from ticket sales, 7 percent from government support and grants, and the remainder from in-kind support, endowment income and other earned income.

8. MYTH: The musicians tryouts for the Philharmonic are like American Idol. FACT: No, there is no voting by the Philharmonic audience.

Whenever an orchestra seat is open, the Philharmonic conducts a national search and holds auditions. The musicians perform behind a screen to ensure anonymity and that the selection is based on their talent rather than their identity, Mr. Loh said.

We want it to be a completely fair audition process, Mr. Loh said. 9.

MYTH: Philharmonic performances are geared toward older generations. FACT: This one goes hand-in-hand with the evening gown-and-tuxedo myth, Mr. Parulski said.

Both the classical and pops performances appeal to people of all ages from lifelong fans to young music students to casual listeners. 10. MYTH: You have to know a lot about classical music to go to one of the performances.

FACT: You don t have to know anything about a particular piece of music to enjoy it, so even novices can attend one of the Philharmonic s classical concerts. What s more, before each one, Mr. Loh offers a lecture about the music the audience will hear.

Go to the preconcert talk and become acquainted with the music, he said. Sometimes there is also an opportunity to ask questions. The notes in the program also offer extensive information about the music and its composers.